By Kristina Millare
Vatican City, Apr 17, 2025 / 07:00 am
Jubilee of Hope pilgrims are embarking on two historic church pilgrimages this week to spiritually prepare for Easter: St. Philip Neri’s Seven Churches Pilgrimage and the Holy Thursday Seven Churches walk.
Dating back to the 16th century, the 15.5-mile St. Philip Neri pilgrimage is one of the oldest Roman Catholic traditions, initiated by the saint himself to unite people in their journey towards God.
The pilgrimage includes visits to seven Roman churches, among them the four papal basilicas: St. Peter’s Basilica, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Basilica of St. Mary Major, and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.
Along the pilgrimage route, pilgrims will also visit the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, the Basilica of St. Lawrence Outside the Walls, and the Basilica of St. [Last Basilica Name]
